Coastguard Helicopter to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 11:06 | From Corrie

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Corrie to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

On Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 11:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Corrie to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2100 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGP
Helicopter: G-MCGP

The helicopter G-MCGP is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: Jonathan Payne

Distance travelled
28 miles
2100 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
26 minutes
11:06
11:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:32

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:22

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:20

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestwick, South Ayrshire11:18

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Prestwick, Prestwick11:17

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Troon, Troon11:16

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Inner Seas11:07

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Corrie, Corrie11:07

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11:06